SHELTER ISLAND — The San Diego Yacht Club officially opened the new Malin Burnham Sailing Center this month. The center is designed to provide a state-of-the-art facility for all of the club’s sailing needs. The structure houses the junior sailing program, regatta manager’s office, dock master’s office, history committee’s office, ham radio office, maintenance facilities for the club’s asset fleets, and restroom and shower facilities. In addition, the sailing center includes several multipurpose rooms for fleet- and race-related events, as well as events managed by the club’s catering department. Designed by architects Hanna, Gabriel, Wells, the facility is on track to qualify for Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. DPR Construction provided the general contracting services and B&G Consultants provided project management. When compared to the country’s finest sailing centers, club officials said “there will be no mistaking this facility as one of the world’s finest.” The yacht club is located at 1011 Anchorage Lane. For more information, call (619) 221-8400, or visit www.sdyc.org.